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Round 2 of US Rep. Gaetz vs. former Speaker McCarthy plays out in Florida GOP primary
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — The Republican primary for Florida’s 1st Congressional district is like a rematch between Rep. Matt Gaetz and the man he toppled, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. No, McCarthy isn’t on the ballot. But a political committee he controls has spent about $3 million attacking Gaetz with claims he paid a minor for sex and used illicit drugs, while also promoting Gaetz’ opponent, former Navy pilot Aaron Dimmock. It might not be money well spent this election cycle — Gaetz has easily fought off primary opponents since his election to Congress from one of Florida’s most conservative districts. But Gaetz, ahead of Tuesday’s primary, is getting a taste of what he’ll face if he runs for governor in two years when Gov. Ron DeSantis has to leave office after two terms. “Kevin McCarthy explicitly said that the reason he’s spending millions to trash me here was to impair some future run for governor. I’ve said many times, I’m not making any plans to run for governor. I like the job I have,” Gaetz said recently after a campaign stop in Pensacola.
'Largest fentanyl seizure': Citrus County deputies seize 735k worth of narcotics
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — Citrus County deputies worked with multiple other agencies to seize drugs, guns and cash in what they called the "largest fentanyl seizure in history" for the sheriff's office. Law enforcement received information about a drug trafficking operation spanning multiple counties back in February. Citrus deputies...
Florida polls show abortion measure falling short
While a new survey finds that more than half of Florida voters support a state ballot initiative to protect abortion rights, it might not be enough to clinch passage in November’s election. A poll released Wednesday from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and Mainstreet USA found 56 percent of Sunshine...
Trilby Residents Urged to Prepare for Possible River Flooding
DADE CITY, FLa.- Pasco County is reminding residents that self-serve sandbag sites are open 24/7 to help protect property. Sandbags can be filled and used to prevent floodwater from entering homes and businesses. Residents can obtain sand at the Pasco Public Works C-Barn located at 30908 Warder Road in San...
Five ways to make a difference in St. Pete
If you’re searching for a way to give back to your community, the Catalyst’s Impact Connector is here to help. Each week, we feature five organizations in the Tampa Bay area that need your input, whether that’s time, talent, items, funding or simply awareness. We’re certain you’ll find something here that matches your interests and will positively impact the community.
Tampa-area food pantries see increase in families experiencing food insecurity
Local food pantries are struggling to keep up with demand as more families experience food insecurity. Love Thy Neighbor prides itself on feeding those in need, but lately their shelves are emptier.
Done Deals: Miami investors buy downtown retail space, Saks Fifth Avenue opens in the Vinoy, Bayou Court tops out
Done Deals is a weekly column by St. Pete Rising spotlighting recent real estate market insight and significant deals happening in the Sunshine City and beyond. The following information is sourced from public records and trusted intel. Have real estate news to share? Send us an email at hello@stpeterising.com. Torose...
St. Pete City Council moves to help strengthen tenant rights for renters in affordable housing developments
"We anticipate it being included in a lot of affordable housing developments, and housing developments that get city subsidies in the future.”
Council approves replacing deteriorating St. Pete bridge
A St. Petersburg neighborhood adjacent to flood-prone Shore Acres will soon receive a much-needed new bridge as part of an over $5 million project. City council members unanimously approved multiple agreements for the Venetian Boulevard NE Bridge replacement project Thursday afternoon. Background documents note that Tampa-based Cone & Graham, the lead contractor, was the “only responsive and responsible bidder.”
The historic Beauchemin house in St. Pete’s ‘Pink Streets’ district is now for sale
A near century-old home built for a prominent St. Petersburg architect and developer is now on the market in the Pink Streets area of Pinellas Point. Located at 1535 Manor Wy. S, the English Tudor-style home was built around 1928 for Joseph S. Beauchemin and his wife Elizabeth, who moved to the area a few years earlier "for each other's health" from Springfield, Massachusetts, according to a 1926 article from the St. Petersburg Times.
Campus Operations Normal, Campus Phone System Operational
Phone services have been restored to the campus. During Tropical Storm Debby, power was lost to the College’s network system. Once ITS was able to assess the situation, they found that the power supply equipment for the campus Phone Switch was struck by lightning. After the storm there were delays replacing the damaged equipment and scheduling technicians to repair the phone system power supply. ITS worked as quickly as possible to address this issue and get the College system back online. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Stunned 86-Year-Old Florida Retiree Taking Iron Pills Gets Colon Cancer Diagnosis After ‘Paralyzing’ Stomach Pain
87-year-old Alice Sherman says she was taking some 'heavy-duty' iron pills for anemia, when she started experiencing 'paralyzing' pain in her midsection. Thankfully she went to get medical help, and was shocked to discover she had stage 3 colon cancer.
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